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2026 Federal Emergency Management Agency BuildingCity of Dubuque City Council ACTION ITEMS # 3. Copyrighted July 20, 2026 ITEM TITLE: 2026 Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilience Infrastructure And Communities Grant Application: Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Project - 17th & W Locust Corridors - Approve Grant Application Submission SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the filing of the application with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a 2026 Building Resilience Infrastructure And Communities (BRIC) Grant Application to assist with funding for the proposed Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, 17th Street and West Locust stormwater improvements. RESOLUTION Authorizing The Filing Of A Grant Application With The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilience Infrastructure And Communities (BRIC) Grant To Assist With Funding For The Proposed Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. MVM Memo 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant Application 2. 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant Application - Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Proj Council Submit Approval - Council RESOLUTION 3. Supporting Documentation - Memo from April 20, 2026 Council Meeting 4. 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant Application - Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Proj Council Submit Approval - STAFF MEMO Page 1026 of 1061 THE CITY OF DUBE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Dubuque AI WIN av 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 SUBJECT: 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant Application Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Project - 17th & W Locust Corridors Approve Grant Application Submission DATE: July 15, 2026 City Engineer Gus Psihoyos and Assistant City Engineer Robert Schiesl are recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the filing of the application with FEMA for a 2026 BRIC Grant Application to assist with funding for the proposed Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, 17th Street and West Locust stormwater improvements. The anticipated funding proposed in the BRIC grant application is summarized as follows.. Funding Source Percentage Amount FEMA BRIC Grant 75% $ 11,325,000 State Contribution 10% 1,510,000 City Local Cost Share 15% 2,265,000 Project Funding $ 15,100,000 The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2030 has $12,275,000 programmed in the Street, Storm, Sanitary, and Water funds that could be used to cover the City local cost share. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. 1�14� �"' 4 S4-'4n'- Mic ael C. Van Milvligen MCVM:sv Attachment Page 1027 of 1061 cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer Anderson Sainci, Director of Strategic Partnerships Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager Chandra Ravada, ECIA Teri Goodmann, Hawks Goodmann and Associates Andrew Seth, Sustainable Strategies DC 2 Page 1028 of 1061 Prepared by: Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer City of Dubuque 50 W. 13`" Street, Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 589-4270 Return to: Adreinne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50W 13`h Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 289-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) BUILDING RESILIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES (BRIC) GRANT TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSED BEE BRANCH CREEK WATERSHED FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT WHEREAS, FEMA issued the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque (hereinafter called "the Subrecipient"), County of Dubuque, Iowa, has made application through the Iowa Department Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding from the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program, in the amount of $15,100,000 for the total project cost; and WHEREAS, the Subrecipient recognizes the fact that this grant is based on a cost share basis with the federal share not exceeding 90% and the state share not exceeding 10%. The Subrecipient understands the significance of responsible financial management in such endeavors, acknowledges the possibility of project costs exceeding initial estimates due to unforeseen circumstances, and commits to covering any overrun costs associated with the mitigation project to ensure its successful implementation and completion. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQE, IOWA, THAT: SECTION 1. The City is hereby authorized to file the grant application through the Iowa Department Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant for the proposed Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of July 2026. Attest: rad M. v agh, Mayor LL Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB E MI-Aneriea Ciq T�n. vA. Masterpiece on the Mississippi Yp pp zoo�.o 13 zoi7*20*zoi9 TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Deron Muehring, Water & Resource Recovery Center Director SUBJECT: Authorization to Proceed with Engineering Services for Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Project FEMA Grant Application DATE: April 16, 2026 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to request authorization to proceed with hiring engineering consultants to advance design and complete required analyses in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant application for the Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. BACKGROUND Between 1999 and 2011, there were six Presidential Disaster Declarations which impacted the Bee Branch Creek Watershed. The Drainage Basin Master Plan was completed and adopted by the City Council in 2001. It identified a flood -prone area with over 1,000 properties. And according to a subsequent study in 2009 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), there are 1,373 properties in the flood prone, at -risk area. In addition to homes, there are over 70 businesses in the at -risk area with over $500 million in annual sales. The flood prone area in the Bee Branch Watershed encompasses historic neighborhoods offering some of the community's most affordable workforce housing. Most residents are working families, many are elderly --those least likely to recover from repetitive flood loss. Repetitive flood damage leads to disinvestment: from 2004 to 2009, while commercial property values grew by 39% citywide, they fell by 6% in the Bee Branch Watershed flood prone area. Since 2001, the City has been working to implement the improvements outlined in the Drainage Basin Master Plan. In November of 2013, the City Council passed Resolution 335-13 adopting the 2013 Drainage Basin Master Plan Amendment. The amended Drainage Basin Master Plan outlined several improvements throughout the Bee Branch watershed to mitigate the effects of future flooding and disasters. Collectively, the improvements form the basis of the multi -phase Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project outlined below. Page 1030 of 1061 Table 1. Twelve phases of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project Phase Description Status 1 Carter Road Detention Basin Complete 2 West 32nd Street Detention Basin Complete 3 Historic Millwork District Complete 4 Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Complete 5 Flood Mitigation Gate Replacement Designed 6 Impervious Surface Reduction (Green Alleys) 1/3 of alleys converted to "Green Alleys" 7 Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Complete 8 22nd Street Storm Sewer Improvements Complete to west of N. Main St. 9 Flood Mitigation Maintenance Facility Cleanup Initiated 10 North End Storm Sewer Improvements Funding scheduled for FY28 11 Water Plant Flood Protection Funding for design available in FY26 12 171" Street Storm Sewer Improvements Complete from Elm St. to Heeb St. The multi -phased Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project represents a fiscally responsible investment that reflects a holistic approach to mitigate flooding: improving water quality, stimulating investment, and enhancing the quality of life of watershed residents. On December 4, 2013, the Iowa Flood Mitigation Board voted to approve the City's use of $98,494,178 for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. On February 3, 2014 the City Council adopted Resolution 31-14 authorizing the execution of an agreement with the State of Iowa Flood Mitigation Board and authorizing the City's use of sales tax increment funding for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. With a total estimated cost of $250 million, the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project will prevent an estimated $582 million in damage over the 100-year design life of the project. With more than $163 million in state and federal funding assistance, every dollar invested by Dubuque citizens will prevent nearly seven dollars in flood damage. DISCUSSION The City submitted a Notice of Interest (NOI) to the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management by the April 10 deadline for the 2024 and 2025 Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The NOI proposed the Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, which includes storm sewer capacity improvements along 17th Street, West Locust Street, and Kaufmann Avenue. The City has since received notification that the project has been advanced and is invited to submit a full Project Application. Advancement to this stage reflects that the project meets initial program eligibility requirements and is considered competitive for further evaluation. As part of the NOI, the City requested the maximum federal share of $20,000,000. Under BRIC program requirements, this level of federal participation requires a 10 percent state contribution, or $2,000,000. In addition, the program requires a minimum local cost share of 15 percent of the federal request, which in this case would be $3,000,000. The City's NOI reflected a local match of $12,275,000 which reflects the planned FY27— Page 1031 of 1061 FY31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding for storm sewer improvements along the 17th Street and West Locust Street corridors. Inclusion of this funding was intended to demonstrate local commitment and strengthen the competitiveness of the grant request. Based on these components, the total project cost submitted with the NOI was $34,300,000. However, the final scope of the project —and corresponding local match — will be determined based on the results of the Benefit -Cost Analysis. A key requirement of the BRIC application is the preparation of a Benefit -Cost Analysis (BCA) in accordance with FEMA guidelines. To be eligible for funding, the project must demonstrate a benefit -cost ratio (BCR) of at least 1.0. This analysis quantifies anticipated benefits such as avoided flood damages, reduced emergency response costs, and protection of infrastructure relative to the cost of the proposed improvements. It is important to note that achieving a BCR of 1.0 or greater is not guaranteed. Benefit - Cost Analysis methodologies vary by federal agency and grant program, and results are highly dependent on the specific assumptions and evaluation criteria required. For example, the City previously completed a BCA in support of a U.S. Department of Transportation grant application, which demonstrated a BCR exceeding 2.0 for improvements along 17th Street and West Locust Street; however, that same analysis did not support inclusion of the Kaufmann Avenue improvements under that program's methodology. The FEMA BRIC program utilizes a different methodology, and results may vary accordingly. As such, the outcome of the BCA will directly determine which project components, if any, can be competitively advanced within the application. The project scope to be included in the BRIC application will therefore be developed through a combination of identified system needs and the results of the Benefit -Cost Analysis. At this time, the City anticipates evaluating a series of improvement segments, including: (1) storm sewer improvements along 17th Street at the downstream end near Bee Branch Creek, including conveyance beneath the railroad corridor; (2) storm sewer improvements along 17th Street from Heeb Street west to West Locust Street; (3) storm sewer improvements along West Locust Street extending northwest, with potential termini at Angela Street, Kirkwood Street, or Rosedale Avenue; and (4) storm sewer improvements along Kaufmann Avenue from Klein Street west to Kane Street. Each of these segments represents a definable increment of flood mitigation benefit and carries an associated capital cost. The estimated construction costs for each of the identified improvement segments are summarized in the table below. These costs represent planning -level estimates and will be refined as design advances. Project Segment Description 17th Street — Storm sewer improvements at the downstream end of 17th Downstream (Creek Street, including conveyance beneath the railroad corridor Crossing) to Bee Branch Creek 17th Street — Heeb Storm sewer improvements extending west from Heeb Street to W. Locust Street to West Locust Street Street Est. Construction Cost $5,500,000 $10,500,000 Page 1032 of 1061 Est. Project Segment Description Construction Cost W. Locust Street — Storm sewer improvements along West Locust Street from $5,800,000 Heeb to Angela Heeb Street to Angela Street W. Locust Street — Storm sewer improvements along West Locust Street from $5,600,000 Angela to Kirkwood Heeb Street to Kirkwood Street W. Locust Street — Storm sewer improvements along West Locust Street from $11,300,000 Kirkwood to Rosedale Heeb Street to Rosedale Avenue (full buildout option) Kaufmann Ave — Klein Storm sewer improvements along Kaufmann Avenue from $15,800,000 to Kane Klein Street to Kane Street TOTAL $54,500,000 The Benefit -Cost Analysis will be used to evaluate which improvement segments, or combinations of segments, can be supported under FEMA's methodology and competitively advanced through the BRIC application process. As a result, the final scope of improvements included in the application will be informed by both system needs and the outcome of the BCA. The City must also coordinate closely with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, which serves as the State's administrator for the BRIC program. IHSEM provides technical guidance and review throughout the application process to ensure submissions meet FEMA requirements prior to advancement. This coordination is critical, as applications submitted through IHSEM are expected to be complete and technically sound, allowing FEMA to focus on scoring and ranking rather than resolving deficiencies. IHSEM has established a deadline of May 22, 2026, for completion of the Benefit -Cost Analysis and Cost Effectiveness Determination (Go/No-Go decision). This provides the City with approximately 30 days to complete a BCA in accordance with FEMA methodology and determine whether the project can advance to full application. Given this compressed timeline, immediate action is required to procure engineering services. Based on similar efforts and the accelerated schedule required, the estimated cost to complete the BCA, including evaluation of multiple project scenarios, is approximately $100,000. In addition, engineering consultants will be asked to advance the project plans to the 90 percent design level by July 15, 2026, which is the deadline for submission of the competitive final draft to FEMA. Based on coordination with engineering firms, the estimated cost to complete this level of design is approximately $340,000. To support this effort, it is proposed that funding be provided through Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) internal loan funding. Specifically, approximately $1.7 million in FY27 Downtown TIF internal loan funding had previously been proposed for deferral to FY28 in anticipation of potential property tax reform impacts. Given the time -sensitive nature of this opportunity, a portion of these funds could be utilized to support the required engineering services. This approach allows the City to advance a competitive Page 1033 of 1061 federal grant application while leveraging existing planned resources and maintaining flexibility for future funding decisions. Advancing the design to the 90 percent level not only strengthens the grant application by improving cost certainty and clearly defining project scope but also provides lasting value to the City independent of the grant outcome by positioning the project to move more efficiently toward bidding once a viable funding strategy is assembled. BUDGETIMPACT The estimated cost to complete the required engineering services includes approximately $100,000 for preparation of the Benefit -Cost Analysis (BCA) and approximately $340,000 to advance project design to the 90 percent level, for a total estimated cost of $440,000. To proceed with this effort, funding would come from the Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) internal loan funding. Specifically, there is approximately $1.7 million in FY27 Downtown TIF internal loan funding that was proposed to roll into FY28 in anticipation of potential property tax reform impacts. A portion of these funds be utilized to fund the engineering services to develop the FEMA BRIC grant BCA and advance the design plans to 90%. RECOMMENDATION We recommend that the City proceed with hiring engineering consultants to develop a Benefit -Cost Analysis (BCA) in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program requirements and to advance the engineering design of the proposed improvements to the 90 percent level. These efforts are necessary to determine project eligibility, support a competitive grant application, and position the project for timely implementation upon identification of a viable funding strategy. ACTION REQUESTED We respectfully request authorization to hire engineering consultants, as necessary, to prepare a Benefit -Cost Analysis (BCA), advance the engineering design of the proposed improvements to the 90 percent level, and develop a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant application for the Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Project, specifically for the 17th Street/West Locust Street and Kaufmann Avenue storm sewer improvements. We further request authorization to utilize Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) internal loan funding, specifically a portion of the approximately $1.7 million in FY27 funding previously proposed for deferral to FY28, to support these efforts. CC: Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer Anderson Sainci, Director of Strategic Partnerships Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer Page 1034 of 1061 THE CF D�Uj__B E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer Dubuque AII•America Ciq 2007.2012-2013 2017*2019 SUBJECT: 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant Application Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Project - 171" & W Locust Corridors Approve Grant Application Submission DATE: July 16, 2026 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and City Council with information and documentation in support of the attached authorization resolution which provides the approval for the City of Dubuque to submit an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities (BRIG) grant application to assist with funding for the proposed Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, 17t" Street and West Locust stormwater improvements. BACKGROUND Between 1999 and 2011, there were six Presidential Disaster Declarations which impacted the Bee Branch Creek Watershed. The Drainage Basin Master Plan was completed and adopted by the City Council in 2001. It identified a flood -prone area with over 1,000 properties. And according to a subsequent study in 2009 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), there are 1,373 properties in the flood prone, at -risk area. In addition to homes, there are over 70 businesses in the at -risk area with over $500 million in annual sales. The flood prone area in the Bee Branch Watershed encompasses historic neighborhoods offering some of the community's most affordable workforce housing. Most residents are working families, many are elderly --those least likely to recover from repetitive flood loss. Repetitive flood damage leads to disinvestment: from 2004 to 2009, while commercial property values grew by 39% citywide, they fell by 6% in the Bee Branch Watershed flood prone area. Since 2001, the City has been working to implement the improvements outlined in the Drainage Basin Master Plan. In November of 2013, the City Council passed Resolution 335-13 adopting the 2013 Drainage Basin Master Plan Amendment. The amended Drainage Basin Master Plan outlined several improvements throughout the Bee Branch watershed to mitigate the effects of future flooding and disasters. Collectively, the improvements form the basis of the multi -phase Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project outlined below. Page 1035 of 1061 Table 1. Twelve phases of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project Phase 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Carter Road Detention Basin West 32nd Street Detention Basin Historic Millwork District Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Flood Mitigation Gate Replacement Impervious Surface Reduction (Green Alleys) Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration 22nd Street Storm Sewer Improvements Flood Mitigation Maintenance Facility North End Storm Sewer Improvements Water Plant Flood Protection 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Status Complete Complete Complete Complete Designed 1/3 of alleys converted to "Green Alleys" Complete Complete to west of N. Main St. Cleanup Initiated Funding scheduled for FY28 Not Started Complete from Elm St. to Heeb St. The multi -phased Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project represents a fiscally responsible investment that reflects a holistic approach to mitigate flooding: improving water quality, stimulating investment, and enhancing the quality of life of watershed residents. On December 4, 2013, the Iowa Flood Mitigation Board voted to approve the City's use of $98,494,178 for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. On February 3, 2014 the City Council adopted Resolution 31-14 authorizing the execution of an agreement with the State of Iowa Flood Mitigation Board and authorizing the City's use of sales tax increment funding for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. With a total estimated cost of $250 million, the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project will prevent an estimated $582 million in damage over the 100-year design life of the project. With more than $163 million in state and federal funding assistance, every dollar invested by Dubuque citizens will prevent nearly seven dollars in flood damage. FEMA BRIC GRANT The 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant application to assist with funding for the proposed Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, 17th Street and West Locust stormwater improvements will be submitted on July 23, 2026, which is the application deadline. The FEMA BRIC grant requests funding to support resilience improvements along 17th Street near its downstream terminus at the Lower Bee Branch Creek and upstream along 17th Street to West Locust Street, then extending on West Locust Street from 17th Street to beyond Angella Street. The project area includes three interconnected segments: • SEGMENT A - The eastern end of the 17th Street corridor terminates at the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railroad tracks. Stormwater improvements will involve installing an 8-foot diameter storm sewer system and drainage infrastructure near the Lower Bee Branch Creek and under the active CPKC rail lines. Construction will include excavation, grading, trenchless installation of storm sewer pipe, manholes, intake structures, and associated appurtenances. • SEGMENT B - This section of 17th Street stretches from Heeb Street to West Locust Street. Stormwater improvements will involve installing a new large -capacity 10-foot x 5-foot storm sewer system under the 17th Street corridor, along with reconstructing Page 1036 of 1061 the roadway, curb, sidewalks, and driveways. Existing utility systems will be relocated or upgraded as needed. Nature -based infrastructure will be integrated with roadway improvements. • SEGMENT C - This section includes West Locust Street from 17th Street to approximately Angela Street. Stormwater improvements will involve installing a new large -capacity 10-foot x 5-foot storm sewer system along West Locust Street and reconstructing the surrounding transportation corridor. Utility relocations and infrastructure upgrades will occur before roadway reconstruction. The final design will integrate green infrastructure, along with sidewalk reconstruction and accessibility upgrades to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity. Together, Segments A, B, and C form an integrated watershed -scale resilience project that increases stormwater conveyance capacity, reduces flood risk to residents and businesses, protects transportation infrastructure, and improves public safety throughout the Bee Branch Watershed. The proposed improvements build upon previous flood - mitigation investments and are designed to address current and future flood risks associated with increasingly intense precipitation events. The exhibit below outlines the project areas included in the BRIC grant application. ALTERNATE CORRIDORS EVALUATED - BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS The City, design team, and BCA team evaluated the 17th Street corridor, the West Locust corridor, and the Kaufman Avenue corridor. Based on the Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) for the various street segments, only the 17th Street (Section A), and the West Locust corridor (Section B and C) achieved a BCA of 1.17. The 17th Street segment from Angela Page 1037 of 1061 to Rosedale did not achieve a BCA greater than 1. Additionally, the Kaufman Avenue corridor did not achieve a BCA greater than 1. BUILD CAPITAL GRANT - SCHEDULE The project development schedule prepared and included in the FEMA BRIC grant application is outlined in the following table. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE CY 2026 1 CY 2027 1 CY 2028 1 CY 2029 1 CY 2030 FY26 FY27 FY28 I FY29 FY30 FY31 Quarter 1 1 2 3 1 4 1 1 1 2 3 1 4 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PRE BRIC AWARD - 100% CITY COSTS (NOT INCUDED IN GRANT APPLICATION) Preliminary Design PE Completed (901 �) Final Design & Engineering (Go - No Go) • Complete Set of Final Plans (100%) Environmental I Historic Review • Receive NEPA & Section 106 Approval Acquisition E :ri,.._ Permitting • Permits f Grant Award Administration • Funding Agreement POST BRIC AWARD - CONSTRUCTION ONLY Procurement - Bidding • Bid Project • Contracts Finalized I Construction . s•n-nv,�frr imrovements I I I ! I ! ! ! Construction Engineering • Administration & Inspection Project Closeout ESTIMATED BRIC GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT FULLY EXECUTED, START CONSTRUCTION BIDDING PROCUREMENT RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the City authorize the submission of an application to FEMA for the 2026 BRIC Grant, to assist with funding for the proposed Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, 17th Street and West Locust stormwater improvements. BUDGETIMPACT The planning level cost estimate developed and incorporated into the BRIC grant application is summarized as follows: Description Amount 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant Application Request $ 15,100,000 Total Planning Cost Estimate $ 15,100,000 Page 1038 of 1061 The cost estimate breakdown is summarized as follows: Project Cost Estimate Construction $ 13,720,000 Construction Engineering 1,380,000 Total Project Cost $ 15,100,000 The anticipated funding proposed in the BUILD grant application is summarized as follows: Funding Source Percentage Amount FEMA BRIC Grant 75% $ 11,325,000 State Contribution 10% 1,510,000 City Local Cost Share 15% 2,265,000 Project Funding $ 15,100,000 The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2030 has $12,275,000 programmed in the Street, Storm, Sanitary, and Water funds that could be used to cover the City local cost share. ACTION TO BE TAKEN I respectfully request Mayor and City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the filing of the application with FEMA for a 2026 BRIC Grant Application to assist with funding for the proposed Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, 17th Street and West Locust stormwater improvements. cc: Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer Anderson Sainci, Director of Strategic Partnerships Chandra Ravada, ECIA Teri Goodmann, Hawks Goodmann and Associates Andrew Seth, Sustainable Strategies DC Page 1039 of 1061